Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with care of a client who has a prescription for 3.000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct answer
125 mL/hr
Rationale
Total volume (3000 mL) divided by time (24 hours) equals 125 mL/hr, ensuring accurate fluid administration.